- Kawasaki Ninja 650R
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Ninja 650R
2009 ER-6fManufacturer Kawasaki Also called Ninja 650R, ER-6n Production since 2006 Class Sport Engine 649 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin with digital fuel injection Bore / Stroke 83.0 × 60.0 mm (3.27 × 2.36 in) Compression ratio 11.3:1 Transmission 6-speed cassette-style Suspension Front: 41 mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Rear: 4.9 in. Single Offset Laydown Shock with Adjustable Spring PreloadBrakes Front: Dual 300 mm Petal Disc with 2-Piston Caliper
Rear: Single 220 mm Petal Disc with hydraulic caliperTires Front: 120/70-17
Rear: 160/60-17Rake, Trail 24.5°, 102 mm (4.0 in) Wheelbase 1,405 mm (55.3 in) Dimensions L 2,100 mm (83 in)
W 760 mm (30 in)
H 1,210 mm (48 in)Seat height 790 mm (31 in) Weight 178 kg (390 lb) (dry) Fuel capacity 15.5 l (3.4 imp gal; 4.1 US gal) Related Versys The faired Kawasaki Ninja 650R, also known as the ER-6f, and its un-faired sister model ER-6n were introduced in 2006 by Kawasaki. They are middleweight, parallel-twin engined motorcycles, designed for normal use on paved roads. They have modern styling and features, with low-seating ergonomics, a low center of gravity, and respectable, manageable power output. The design was intended to appeal to a wide-ranging audience from newcomers to seasoned riders.
The engine is relatively unusual in employing a 180 degree crankshaft. This results in an uneven firing interval (180 degrees, 540 degrees) which gives the engine note a distinctive "throbbing" quality.
The 650R/faired ER-6, known as the ER-6f overseas, was introduced to the market in 2006. The unfaired ER-6n was not sold in North America until the 2009 model year. The motorcycle fits above the Ninja 250R and Ninja 500R models, which already existed in Kawasaki's sportbike lineup, which includes the Ninja ZX models. For 2009, Kawasaki released an updated Ninja 650R which includes new bodywork, mirrors, gauges, lighting, and a new tune on the same 649 cc engine. The curb weight is reported as 440.9 lb (200.0 kg) instead of the previous dry weight of 393 lb (178 kg).
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Other versions
In Europe the Ninja 650R is sold as the ER-6f ("f" denoting faired) version of the ER-6, the "naked" roadster version is sold as the ER-6n. In 2009, Kawasaki introduced the ER-6n in the USA. The ER-6f differs slightly from the Ninja 650R as it features the passenger handlebars as standard (as does the ER-6n). In addition, the option of ABS brakes were made available for both the ER-6n and ER-6f. There is also a derivative of the ER-6 called the Versys which utilizes many of the same component parts as the Ninja 650R. In many European countries the 6n naked version has proven considerably more popular than the ER-6f; however in other countries, such as Australia, the faired Ninja 650R has proven to be more popular than the un-faired ER-6n, becoming the most popular 'sports-tourer' in the Kawasaki lineup.[1]
Specifications
Model Year 2006 2007 2008[2] 2009[3] Engine Engine Type 649 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin Bore/Stroke 83.0 × 60.0 mm (3.27 × 2.36 in) Compression Ratio 11.3:1 Maximum Power 64.8 hp (48.3 kW) @ 9,000 rpm[4] Maximum Torque 44.7 lb·ft (60.6 N·m) @ 7,250 rpm[4] Valve Train DOHC, four valves per cylinder Carburetion Digital fuel injection, 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies Ignition Digital CDI Lubrication System Semi-dry sump, SAE 10W-40 Drivetrain Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
39/16 (2.438)
36/21 (1.714)
32/24 (1.333)
30/27 (1.111)
28/29 (0.966)
23/27 (0.852)Primary Reduction Ratio 88/42 (2.095) Final Reduction Ratio 46/15 (3.067) Final Drive O-ring chain Chassis/Suspension/Brakes Front Suspension 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm (4.7 in) travel Rear Suspension Single offset laydown shock w/adjustable preload; 125 mm (4.9 in) travel Front Brakes Dual 300 mm petal discs w/2-piston calipers (Optional ABS) Rear Brakes Single 220 mm petal disc w/single-piston caliper (Optional ABS) Front Tire 120/70ZR-17M/C 58W Rear Tire 160/60ZR-17M/C 69W Dimensions Length 2,105 mm (82.9 in) Width 760 mm (29.9 in) Height 1,210 mm (47.6 in) 1,270 mm (50.0 in) Wheelbase 1,410 mm (55.5 in) Seat Height 790 mm (31.1 in) Dry Weight 178 kg (392.5 lb), 182 kg (401.3 lb) w/ABS Fuel Capacity 15.5 litres (3.4 imp gal; 4.1 US gal) Oil Capacity 2.4 litres (2.5 US qt) Rake 25° Trail 106 mm (4.2 in) Performance
Model Year 2006-2009 1/4 mile 12.06 sec @ 108.79 mph (175.08 km/h)[4] Roll-On, 60-80 mph 3.58 sec[4] References
- ^ Motorbike Sales Figures
- ^ [1] page from www.kawasaki.com
- ^ [2] page from www.kawasaki.com
- ^ a b c d "Motorcycle Performance Data and Specifications". Motorcyclist. April 2009. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/performancedata/122_0108_pDataResults/index.html.
External links
- ER-6n at Kawasaki Europe
- ER-6f at Kawasaki Europe
- Motorcycle Daily review of 2006 model
- MotorcycleUSA.com comparison test of the 2006 model and the Suzuki SV650
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